Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-30
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Categories of library users
Student answer (Band 5.5)
The pie graph illustrates the proportion of users of a library and the table shows their satisfaction level.
Overall, in pie graph the highest number of users are from full-time undergraduate students, while table depicts most students are very satisfied by the assistance from library staffs.
From the pie chart the most proportions is occupied by
the undergraduate students are accounted for the 44%, while 25% students from full-time postgraduate program shared the second position. The students from part-time postgraduate position remained comparatively low at around 16%. The rest of the users in distance learning(all courses) and academic staff category remains at 8% and 7%, respectively.
From the table 95% of the students are very satisfied by the staffs assistance, 5h% said they are fairly satisfied. The opening hours of library accounted for 65% of very satisfied , 35% students are fairly satisfied. The availability of books cause for 50% very satisfied students, 50% are fairly satisfied, while 10% of the students are not satisfied at all. The 48% students said that reliability of wi-fi is very satisfied, meanwhile 33% reported that they are fairly satisfied, and the rest of the students told that they are not satisfied at all. Lastly, 45% of students are very satisfied with availability of journals, while 35% are fairly satisfied at all, the 20% students reported that they are not satisfied at all.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You successfully identified the main features, such as the dominance of undergraduate students and the high satisfaction levels regarding staff assistance. However, the report lacks a clear, analytical comparison between the categories. For instance, you list the data for each category sequentially rather than grouping them to highlight trends or contrasts. To reach a higher band, ensure you synthesize the data rather than simply listing figures. The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated to highlight the most significant findings.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use some cohesive devices such as 'while', 'respectively', and 'lastly'. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions are repetitive. For example, starting multiple sentences with 'From the table' or 'The 48% students' creates a somewhat stilted structure. Improving the variety of linking phrases and ensuring that referencing is consistent will help improve the flow and logical progression of your ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'illustrates', and 'satisfaction level'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'most proportions is occupied by' and 'cause for 50% very satisfied students'. Additionally, there are minor errors in phrasing, such as 'fairly satisfied at all', which is contradictory. To improve, focus on using more precise academic collocations and ensure that your vocabulary choices are contextually appropriate and grammatically sound.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt to use complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as '5h% said' (typo), 'reliability of wi-fi is very satisfied' (incorrect subject-verb agreement/meaning), and 'the 20% students reported'. These errors do not generally impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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